Don't miss the Rapture

I recently watched a 1991 movie called The Rapture , which is currently in rotation on the Independent Film Channel (IFC). It stars Mimi Rog...

A good guide to shadowy organizations that rule the world

Next time those pesky conspiracy theorists start ranting in your face about Freemasons, Bilderbergers, Trilataterists and Skull and Bonesmen...

'Masonic Central' podcast to feature Bro. Tim Bryce

Brothers Greg Stewart of the blog Masonic Traveler and Dean Kennedy of the blog Freemason's Corner have been busy behind the scenes p...

'That's hot!': NASA probe to explore the Sun

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans to launch the mundanely-named "Solar Probe+" (pronounced "Sola...

We all shine on: Bro. Mike Moore

This is our 20th installment of "This Is Who I Am," our never-ending series of essays by and about readers of "The Burning Ta...

Dirty laundry: Freemasonry's 'Orwellian, repressive, regressive and unconstitutional practices'

At this moment, Frank Haas' lawsuit against Charlie Montgomery, Charles Coleman and the Grand Lodge of West Virginia is the top story ...

Sandy Frost wins 'Excellence in Journalism' award for Shriners investigation

For the second year in a row, investigative reporter Sandy Frost and Newsvine.com have been honored by the Society of Professional Journali...

SC approves Christian license tag

In April, The Burning Taper reported on an attempt in Florida to introduce state license plates with a Christian cross and the words ...

Brothers

Men sworn to treat each other as brothers are now embroiled in lawsuits over Freemasonry. Brothers from one state are telling a brother in a...

Haas sues Montgomery, Coleman, and Grand Lodge of West Virginia for fraud, defamation, invasion of privacy, outrageous conduct, conspiracy & much more

Unless you've been living in a cave, you've probably heard about the Grand Master of West Virginia, Charlie Montgomery, expelling wi...

Prince Hall Masons intervisit with mainstream Maryland brothers

A Masonic event of historic importance occurred recently in Hagerstown, Maryland. Friendship Lodge No. 84 recently hosted a visit from membe...

Summer music festivals: Rockin' & rollin' in the Southeast

Yesterday's article about the "world's strangest festivals" inspired me to write about festivals and concerts within a ta...